India collaborates with Sweden for smart airports, to increase sustainability in the aviation sector
To explore smart aviation solutions, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and LFV Air Navigation Services of Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pave the way for the bilateral exchange of aviation expertise and technology between the two countries.
Under this MoU, AAI and LFV, government agencies of India and Sweden respectively, will collaborate in areas such as air traffic control, airspace design and planning, airport design and infrastructure, digitalized airports, sustainable airports and capability and training.
“It will allow the Indian companies to accelerate growth while benefiting from Swedish innovation and expertise. Under the auspices of the MoU, the companies can cooperate in areas of mutual interest,” the civil aviation ministry said.
“The agreement brings together two air navigation service providers, India and Sweden, with demonstrated capabilities to build and operationalize next-generation sustainable aviation technology,” it added.
Recognizing the urgent need for rapid development of next-generation smart airports and the necessity to build sustainable transportation systems, both parties agreed to the following parts of the MoU:
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Aeronautical Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer Programme
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Promote close and friendly relations between the two agencies
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Aim to expand technical cooperation at airports
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Support the development of a safe, secure, sustainable and efficient aviation sector
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Positive contributions to promote bilateral and international trade
Within the framework of this, a Joint Working Group will be organized to prioritize areas of interest and drive cooperation between the two countries.